Welcome to my journey exploring art, In 2010 you also saw me on hikes in wonderful nature. In 2011-13 I did not paint much, but made items using my art. In 2014 I will again try to be a daily art maker.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Today I woke up feeling great, went to work early, got lots done, had a normal day, then parent teacher conferences. After that I have enjoyed following up on the big trillers of these days - the election in the US.Lonely Bird,watercolours on paper,ACEO2.5x3.5inches$12p&p is FREE

Today I have had a very blue Monday. Feeling off and tired and not motivated at all. In the end I managed to postpone doing neccessary work for so long so I have now at nearly 1. a.m just finished preparing for tomorrow which will be a very hectic day. i cross my fingers that I will wake up very bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow and that it will last approximately 11-12 hours until my duties are done.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Today I got the shed tidied up enough for me to find room for all the jugs and stuff I have kept flowers in this summer as well as the mower. I also started on the leaves. Tomorrow will be another day working outdoors, I think.

I also did some editing on my first batch of poems and I must admit I ended up quite happy with them. I do wonder however hwether othes will like them. Some day soon I will need to brave myself up and gets omeone to read them.

As for painting, my pink breast cancer supporting ladies continues.

Pink Marm,watercolours on paperACEO2.5x3.5inches$12all to go to breast cancer charity

This is a weekend of extreme weather here in Norway. I am lucky to live inland so we do not have the strong storm bother us here much. Bodoe where I come from is hit fairly hard tonight but we're used to it up there.

But anyway it has been a day to stay indoors and write and then write more and listen to the rain hit the roof and watch the wind play with the leaves. The texts will not be posted here simply because they are in Norwegian. Whether I will be able to bring it all together in my book idea I do not know but I did found a good and serious advice service today so maybe I'll splash out on that as a Christmas gift for myself this year. I do need however to work lots more untill New year before it all is ready for the first read through by somebody else.

Pink Partygirls,watercolours on paperACEO2.5x3.5inches$12 all income will go to breast cancer organisation

Thursday, October 23, 2008

I have so many ideas both for my painting and for my writing. I very much look forward to the weekend when I will be able to have some fun.

Tonight I am fairly worn out after two days on a course in how to improve teaching in reading and reading techniques.

Pink lady - Knitting,
watercolours
ACEO
2.5x3.5inches
Another pink lady where all money from any sale will go to breast cancer research.
Anything from $13 and above. If you as a buyer have a specific part of the research or project you want this money to go to, you will decide.

Monday, October 20, 2008

My wonderful American friend Lori gave me the idea of using my pink ladies for breast cancer awareness charities. I do believe it is an International campaign now since we both had bought the pink bow this week. Anyway whatever you find suitabable on or above $12

will go directly to the organisation.

I plan on doing a couple of bigger ones the coming weekend.

Pink Lady - Let's Go,

watercolours on paper

ACEO

2.5x3.5inches

$12 or more to go directly to the buyer's national breast cancer organisation.

ALL INCOME from any sales of my pink ladies will go directly to the breast cancer organization. Buyers can donate the money themselves if they want to as long as it is above the $13 minimum. When I see a the receiptI will send the artwork. Postage will be on me.

Friday, October 17, 2008

I can't wait to enjoy this weekend. :-) I have some lovely poetry books that I am sure will bring me joy and plans for paintings as well as writings. The house is reasonably tidy and clean and I am ajour with my grading and planning as a teacher, so basically this can be a lovely creative weekend.

I just finished reading an amazing poetry book "prone" by an Irish lady, Joan Newmann. It is about her time in hospital after an accident 35 years ago. It totally grabbed me so it is highly recommended.ISBN 978-0-9552122-5-3

This weekend I will enjoy her daughter's book.

On Guard,acrylics on paper24x32cm$70 all income to go to Equality Nowp&p worldwide is FREE

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

I managed to paint a bit this morning but an early morning meeting, then work, then a quick visit home and the back to school to supervise a student dance for 6 yours if you count preparations and tidy up. I feel very tired now and need to go to bed but would have loved to paint more today.

Yesterday I read an amazing poetry book that a buyer sent me from Ireland. I hope to find time and energhy to tell you lots more about it tomorrow.

Breakfast is Coming,watercolours on paper,ACEO 2.5x3.5in$12p&p is FREE

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Today's painting is inspired by a beautiful Swedish song with lyrics that I have loved my entire life. By the way I am Norwegian but Swedish is a similar language. I added the lyrics in Engslish and German too, as well as the notes to make it possible for more people to enjoy its beauty. I hope you like it, If you would like to hear the melody or see more translations please then click here.

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Today I have had a lovely quiet day, the kind that helps bring balance to mind and soul. That has been lovely because I have had quite a few days these last weeks where my joints have ached quite a bit. I sometimes get so frustrated by it, not so much the pain but more the fact that there are so many things that I can not do especially in the garden without risking several days with heavy pains.

I have found that when I am in the grip of my emotions I am no less childish than a small child and that is why I chose to combine the adult body with a very typical small child tantrum pose.

Saturday, October 04, 2008

Today I started my autumn break. I spent it catching up on sleep, grading national reading tests and writing a culumn. My plans for these ten days is to get the basic layout and plan for my book idea properly started.

Friday, October 03, 2008

And then my autumn break starts. :-). My plans are to get started on my bookproject properly and work real hard on it for ten days. I have quite a bit of material half finished all kinds of places hehehe. I'll keep you posted about how this personal 10 days challenge goes.

Today my painting is one I did for fun, kind of making fun of myself and all my reading as well as my dream of making a book myself. The great thing these days is that one does not need publishers due to print on demand services. I will do my book - how does not matter that much because I do it for myself.The Reader,acrylics on paper24x28cm$45p&p worldwide is FREE

Thursday, October 02, 2008

I have really started the countdown now as the Autumn break is getting closer. Now I only have one more day at work before it starts.

I did not end up travelling and painting in Italy for a week. The class I wanted to join was full. So it is back to plan A which is a combination of physical training and working on my manuscript "one can think about so many things" which sound better in Norwegian LOL. I managed to do around 700 words tonight which I am very happy about. My goal is to write 6 hours per day for 10 days. Only timje will tell if my goal will be reached. Too often the air kind of gous out of the baloon as soon as the body and mind realise that it is a holiday.

I also hope to continue my work on developing my character. I do have a couple of promisisng sketches. Today's painting could be considered one idea.

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About Me

I am a teacher who has been on a journey into art and writing the last 12 years and I do not know where my muse will take me. It has seen me work in Oils, in watercolour, doing stained glass and mosaic as well as cutting into marble and forging and welding. You can find much of my work on the Daily Painters Gallery and my books on lulu.com. I’m on facebook too.
My works are in private collections worldwide.
I have attended classes and workshops in Norway and UK but have no degree in art. Most of all I am a self studying artist who spends time practicing and studying art and art techniques.